Adding color to my community.
Big news my friends! I am the 2018 Beaverton Arts Commission Chair. When I interviewed in late 2015 to be on the Arts Commission, I just thought - "Oh, this will be a perfect way to meet fellow art lovers…
The first of many murals at Cedar Hills Crossing!
I've been working on comprehensive design and mural plans with Pacific Northwest development firm, C. E. John Company. Our contract started in the summer of 2017 under a consultation agreement that investigated multi-mural opportunities on the massive Cedar Hills Crossing…
Work starts for Cedar Hills Crossing murals
By referral of Portland mural client, Silhouette Tailoring Studio, I was connected to Pacific Northwest development firm, C. E. John Company. June 2017 is the start of what will become a multi-mural effort on their massive Cedar Hills Crossing redevelopment in…
And the shovel will live on.
Sandi Johnson, a San Diego County resident and business owner called out of the blue last fall. When I answered, she asked "is this Raziah the artist?" Yes I replied. "Do you still do art?" she asked. Yes I replied.…
2nd place awarded at the San Diego County Fair!
On June 19, 2016 I humbly took home the 2nd Place Award for this years annual San Diego County Fair Chalk Festival. My 10x10 street painting entitled "I'm Late" wowed onlookers with its Steampunk interpretation of Lewis Carols classic Alice…
Immortalizing the artists of today!
Sure we know the master artists of yesteryear, but let's remember to give credit to the amazing artists of today! Last weekend, 360CHALK Team Cynthia Kostylo, Cecelia Linayao, Delphine Louie Anaya, and myself immortalized 11 living, working, street painters in…
Yes. I have seizures
If you did not already know, I have epilepsy. I've had my first seizure at age 7, and a handful since then. Thankfully I also have what doctors call "auras" and what I call "de ja vus." This has been…
Ever wonder what makes a “Professional Artist” a professional?
Ever wonder why some artists describe themselves as "Professional Artists"? Or why they seem a little frantic and constantly in motion? It's because they are truly working their fingers to the bone. Professional Artists, such as myself are defined by…
Director of Marketing for Oceanside Museum of Art!!
Big news my friends! I have accepted a full-time position with Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside, CA as the Director of Marketing. This new roll utilizes my academic training, all of my non-profit management skills, networking savvy, and eye for…
What?? Ketchup? Really?
That's right! Two paintings made entirely out of good ole' Heinz 57. On September 9, 2014 I worked with the upbeat Brownsville Texas Johnny Rockets Restaurant team on their official opening event. In just two hours I created two fabulous…